When Earth overtakes Mars, the outer planet retrogrades near ...

[kaid0807]

When Earth overtakes Mars, the outer planet retrogrades near ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Which of the following is not an exception to the general patterns of motion in the solar system?
 
  A) the backward orbit of Triton around Neptune
  B) the extreme axis tilt of Uranus
  C) the counterclockwise rotation of Venus
  D) the large size of Earth's moon
  E) the rings of Saturn

[aadams68]

Answer to Question 1

opposition

Answer to Question 2

E

[kaid0807]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mcabuhat]

Great answer, keep it coming